Europe’s STOXX 600 index gained 0.7%, marking its first weekly advance in three weeks. Healthcare and financial shares led the rise in a holiday-shortened week with low trading volumes. Key performances included advances in German, French, and British markets. Despite achieving all-time highs earlier, STOXX 600’s overall 2024 gain stands at 5.2%.
Rupee ends in the green on likely central bank support
The Indian rupee weakened to 87.53 against the dollar on Friday, despite likely RBI intervention, capping a turbulent week marked by new US tariffs. Portfolio